Introducing SWT Support in Webswing
We are thrilled to announce a significant new addition to Webswing's capabilities—support for the SWT. With this update, Webswing now extends its powerful web-enabling technology to SWT applications, in addition to our existing support for Swing, JavaFX, NetBeans, and Applet.
What is SWT?
For those unfamiliar, SWT is a popular graphical widget toolkit for Java, developed by the Eclipse Foundation. It is known for its performance and native look-and-feel, as it leverages the underlying operating system’s widgets, giving applications a more seamless and responsive user experience. Notably, the Eclipse IDE, one of the largest and most widely used applications in the developer community, is built on SWT, showcasing its robustness and capability in handling complex, large-scale projects. SWT is widely used in Eclipse-based projects and various enterprise applications that demand a robust and efficient UI framework.
What Does This Mean?
With the inclusion of SWT support, Webswing now empowers developers to bring their SWT-based desktop applications to the web without any need for code changes. This opens up a world of possibilities for organisations looking to modernise their legacy Java applications and make them accessible to users anywhere, through any modern web browser.
Here’s what you can expect with Webswing’s SWT support:
- Seamless Integration: Just like with Swing, JavaFX, NetBeans, and Applet applications, your existing SWT applications can now be web-enabled effortlessly, maintaining the native look and feel users are accustomed to.
- Cross-Browser Compatibility: Your SWT applications will run smoothly across all modern web browsers, ensuring a consistent user experience regardless of platform.
- Enhanced Security and Performance: Webswing continues to prioritise secure and efficient performance, making sure your web-enabled SWT applications perform reliably, even in demanding environments.
- Easy Deployment: Deploying SWT applications with Webswing is as straightforward as ever, whether on-premises, in the cloud, or in containerized environments like Kubernetes.
Why Choose Webswing?
Webswing has always been about simplifying the process of bringing desktop applications to the web. By supporting a broader range of Java technologies, including Swing, JavaFX, NetBeans, Applet, and now SWT, we provide a versatile solution for developers and enterprises alike. Whether you're modernising an existing application or looking to reach a wider audience, Webswing ensures a smooth transition from desktop to web.
Get Started Today
We invite you to explore the new SWT support in Webswing and see how easy it is to bring your SWT applications to the web. To learn more about how Webswing can help you and contact our team.
The future of your SWT applications is just a click away, you can download the Webswing supporting SWT in Downloads section and you can check how to configure your SWT application in Webswing using our Documentation.
Note: SWT support in Webswing is officially supported from Webswing version 24.2 (october 2024 release). Please make sure you update your Webswing to this version or higher to get the SWT support.
